While giving a speech in class, a student's heart begins to pound and her palms start to sweat. These physiological reactions were activated by her _____________ nervous system.

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The physiological reactions described (heart pounding and palms sweating) are typical responses of the sympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for the body's fight or flight response. The other choices (psychological, dopamine, energetic) do not accurately describe the physiological response.

While Giving a Speech in Class, a Student's Heart Begins